What's Buzzing or Flying near you today......2016

Nice pics!

 

@strongylodon, EVF does take a bit of getting used to and it needs a lot of patience. I have a Canon SX50 and when taking distance shots it really does need a tripod or a wall etc. to prop it on as it struggles to focus with any slight movement. When I'm trying to cheat I find it helps to prop my elbows somewhere and hold my breath at the same time while it focuses, I then take the shot. I've found it totally hopeless when trying to take a picture of anything that moves/speed at any range, the EVF just doesn't respond quick enough so I revert to my DSLR. I then lose out because I haven't got a strong enough lens for distance, only a 250mm but most of my speed shots are close anyway. I haven't used the screen since I first got it.

My avatar picture below was taken approximately 100 yards away with my elbows propped on the sea wall, there was also a strong wind blowing. It's not perfect but I waited for a lull in the wind, then clicked. You win some, you lose a lot!

 

@Sheal, I know what you mean but I am so disappointed with this camera as I thought it would produce better pics than the Panasonic fz 150 24x zoom which I have had for three years.
Not having one single shot in sharp focus using the zoom is such a let down, as I have had sharp ones even using the LCD screen with the Panasonic, I might even go back to it.

 

from my little point and shoot which seems to have 10 pixels.... Cardinal's OH finally posed ...

 

What a stunning bird!!
@CanadianLori , do you get Hummers where you are? I have only seen them in the Mid West.

 

Yes, we do. In the summer. They are fascinating to watch as they hover and dart around. They are part of the reason I have lots of hanging pots with flowers.

Don't need telly when you've got a show like that going on.

 

Would you remind me which camera it is please Strongy. I've looked back through the posts and can't find it. It's such a shame when a good amount of money is spent on something so disappointing.

If it's still under guarantee there is a chance you could return it as not being fit for purpose.

 

Same as yours @Sheal Canon sx50ss.

This afternoon, Red Breasted Merganser, almost sharp!

 

Nice bird Strongy.

Now I fully understand where you are coming from with the camera. I only use mine on full auto and that combined with patience does help. I can't see the point of using it any other way with a viewfinder that is so inconsistent.

 

Lovely shot! It's always nice to see wildlife in other parts of the world

 

Had a little wren, bold as brass she was, running all over the patio, the arbor and the garden. She wasn't in the least bothered that I was there. Not a sight I've seen very often and she was lovely

 

Curlew in the wind early this morning by the River Frome.


One of the 6 Marsh Harriers quartering the Frome/Poole Harbour marshes, unfortunately it remained a way off.




A passing Peregrine was too fast for a shot, so was the Water Rail that dashed across the path in front of me and into the reeds.